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Title: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: QuyND on Thu, 25 October 2018, 08:43:30: Hi guys, this is my first topic on this forum. If there is any mistake, please tell me.
I’m currently working on this Mold, i haven’t come up with a name yet. But please feel free to tell me what do you guys thing about it. I had run a small GB in my country - Vietnam - to see what other things and so far so good, still no complain yet.

This Mold come with a “Hard Anodize” surface on 7075 Aluminum to prevent wear after many, many casting done. Also with the quick veins-break tools to minimize excess resins after release the keycap from the mold.

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Thank you.
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: dgneo on Thu, 25 October 2018, 08:52:09: I think this is really well done, and I like the idea of unscrewing to separate the bottom from the keycap.

Nice work :)
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: 9999hp on Thu, 25 October 2018, 09:38:42: This looks neat! Does the squarish stem effect the caps ability to be put on box switches?
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: QuyND on Thu, 25 October 2018, 17:46:04: Quote from: dgneo on Thu, 25 October 2018, 08:52:09
I think this is really well done, and I like the idea of unscrewing to separate the bottom from the keycap.

Nice work :)

Thanks alot.

Quote from: 9999hp on Thu, 25 October 2018, 09:38:42
This looks neat! Does the squarish stem effect the caps ability to be put on box switches?
What do you means by "squarish stem"? On the video, when i pull the stem making part away, that leave a very thin layer of excess resin. You can easily break it off by hand. The stem is round.
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: brizzzle on Sun, 28 October 2018, 20:49:13: that stem looks very secure, really interesting design.
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: 9999hp on Mon, 29 October 2018, 11:06:29: Quote from: QuyND on Thu, 25 October 2018, 17:46:04
Quote from: dgneo on Thu, 25 October 2018, 08:52:09
I think this is really well done, and I like the idea of unscrewing to separate the bottom from the keycap.

Nice work :)

Thanks alot.

Quote from: 9999hp on Thu, 25 October 2018, 09:38:42
This looks neat! Does the squarish stem effect the caps ability to be put on box switches?
What do you means by "squarish stem"? On the video, when i pull the stem making part away, that leave a very thin layer of excess resin. You can easily break it off by hand. The stem is round.

I see, I think I was looking at the flash, my b!
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: QuyND on Tue, 30 October 2018, 09:32:01: Quote from: brizzzle on Sun, 28 October 2018, 20:49:13
that stem looks very secure, really interesting design.

Thanks. The stem fit in nicely and i’m really happy about it.
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: rachel on Thu, 01 November 2018, 06:03:00: This is quite an interesting design. Would love to see how it is used in real time (where to pour resin etc) and probably a longer video :D
Just wish to know more about the product.
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: QuyND on Thu, 01 November 2018, 09:08:09: Quote from: rachel on Thu, 01 November 2018, 06:03:00
This is quite an interesting design. Would love to see how it is used in real time (where to pour resin etc) and probably a longer video :D
Just wish to know more about the product.

Glad you liked it. But sadly i don’t have any set with me now because i had sent them all away. I am currently running a small Pre-order in my country, when it’s finish, maybe i will make a short video to demonstrate.
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: rachel on Thu, 01 November 2018, 09:09:50: Awesome. Thank you! Looking forward.
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: QuyND on Tue, 06 November 2018, 07:38:04: I’m working on this new accessory for this mold. A “Rotary Base” making sculpting easier. No more annoying locates pin blocking your view. The prototype is halfway done, i think they will be ready to send to tester in 2-4 weeks after i fixed my CNC machine.

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Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: sleepy on Thu, 08 November 2018, 15:55:33: Quote from: QuyND on Tue, 06 November 2018, 07:38:04
I’m working on this new accessory for this mold. A “Rotary Base” making sculpting easier. No more annoying locates pin blocking your view. The prototype is halfway done, i think they will be ready to send to tester in 2-4 weeks after i fixed my CNC machine.

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looking great, keep it up :thumb:
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: 9999hp on Fri, 09 November 2018, 08:36:04: Quote from: QuyND on Tue, 06 November 2018, 07:38:04
I’m working on this new accessory for this mold. A “Rotary Base” making sculpting easier. No more annoying locates pin blocking your view. The prototype is halfway done, i think they will be ready to send to tester in 2-4 weeks after i fixed my CNC machine.

(Attachment Link)

This looks really neat, I'd def be interested in it
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: bendim on Sat, 10 November 2018, 15:44:50: Hi this looks interesting. Do you have a video how to cast?
What is the price?
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: dugihk on Sat, 24 November 2018, 02:25:52: Any updates on this? :)
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: TheGlyph on Mon, 26 November 2018, 00:09:42: Quite a setup! Definitely curious to see how this project progresses
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: mrbane on Mon, 26 November 2018, 01:33:02: This looks like an interesting design and casting looks solid, surely willing to see this thing in motion..
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: QuyND on Mon, 17 December 2018, 03:10:11: So sorry guys, i just relocated my homeshop so there will be a update in 2 or 3 weeks.
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: AetherX on Sun, 13 January 2019, 20:08:04: I'd also be interested in getting my hands on one!
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: QuyND on Sun, 13 January 2019, 20:37:30: The Sandblasted surface with Hard Anodized on 7075 Aluminum look kinda cool.
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: QuyND on Mon, 24 June 2019, 11:57:51: A new toy (prototype) - rotating sculpture base for Sculptor. I will further explain this in my future posts.
Title: Re: Another Keycap Mold
Post by: sleepy on Thu, 27 June 2019, 12:44:06: Quote from: QuyND on Mon, 24 June 2019, 11:57:51
A new toy (prototype) - rotating sculpture base for Sculptor. I will further explain this in my future posts.

Looks good, excited to see more